Baseball, beer and the 600-foot arch are a few of the famous things St. Louis is known for.  And barbeque ribs, too.  But how about gooey butter cake?  Yes, it’s a St. Louis tradition with deep roots in this midwestern city.  

Legend has it, around the year 1930, a German baker added too much sugar, butter or shortening to his cake…

San Diego is a wonderful Southern-California destination, and especially for families! And I recently discovered a venerable family-run garden/nursery that's not only a great family destination but also free to visit. Fewer than 10 miles from San Diego International Airport, City Farmers Nursery has been on its rustic property for over 45 years, started…

Tijuana has been known for less expensive flights to vacation spots in Mexico, but rather a hassle to get to the airport.  Times have changed and now an efficient way to arrive to the airport is here.

The Cross Border Xpress is a modern and easy way for boarding flights out of Tijuana without stepping foot in the city. This new border crossing is partially in the…

Solvang, two hours north of Los Angeles on the central coast, has been known as “California’s Denmark” since its founding in 1911, yet modern changes are churning like a windmill. Like a page from a Hans Christian Andersen story book, thatched roof buildings and flower-bordered sidewalks line the streets to the shops and restaurants. A newer and modern direction…